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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1898

Page

2

Talmage Endorses Dr Greene's Nervura Remedy

Revered preacher Talmage credits Dr. Greene's Nervura with restoring his health after overwork. He urges believers and the sick to try this blood and nerve remedy, praising its strength-giving powers and warning against substitutes. He cites office contact at 1400 Mass Ave Washington DC and recommends seeking physician guidance.

T. DeWitt Talmage Greene Dr. Talmage Talmage Mass. Ave Washington, D. C Dr. Greene Nervara

Woman Vanishes From Salem Home Found Near Boston

Allen Rouse reported missing after leaving for bakery January 25. Police traced her to a public poorhouse on Long Island where she was found. She left with only a thin covering and her son was her only companion.

Allen Rouse Salem An Bennet Boston Long Island

Widow Searched After Missing From Bakery Visit

Mrs Rouse widow Ellen Doyle vanished after her mind reportedly faltered and she sought medical advice to avoid insanity hospitalization. Relatives later learned she had been admitted to Long Island poorhouse on the day she disappeared, with locals reporting a demented wanderer found and cared for by Boston charitable authorities.

Long Island

Five Years for Polygamy Case in Everett

Herbert M. Coates pleaded guilty to polygamy and was sentenced yesterday to State Prison for four and a half to five years. The first day includes solitary confinement. He lived in Everett and reportedly held public receptions for wife No. 2 while wife No. 1 resided eleven miles away.

Herbert M. Coates Coates Everett

Dana Resigns as President of New England Conservatory

A. A. Dana resigns after seven years as president of the New England Conservatory of Music. He cites a heavy workload with multiple roles, including Epworth Theological School treasurer and trustee, and civil service reform work. Dana will stay on the board and assist the institution as a trustee.

Richard H. Dana New England Conservatory of Music Friends of Dana Conservatory Post Epworth Theological School of Cambridge Associated Charities Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association National Civil Service Reform League Conservatory of Music America Boston New England Conservatory

Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Cure for Nervous Digestion

Rochester woman credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with relief from chronic nervous dyspepsia after years of suffering. Ad claims tablets aid digestion using fruit acids and peptones, sold 50 cents a pack with a mail order offer for an information booklet.

H. M. Lee Rochester N. Y Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Pneumatic Transit Granted City Access for Street Use

The mayor signed an aldermanic order giving the Boston Pneumatic Transit Company use of most city streets. The company shall pay a percentage of gross receipts to the city, starting at 1 2 percent and rising by 1 4 percentage point annually to reach 2 12 percent, after which it remains fixed. The contract requires annual examination of the company's books.

Boston Pneumatic Transit Company

Everett Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting And Banquet

The Everett Medical Society gathered at Youngs Hotel for its annual meeting and banquet with Dr. E E Brown presiding. Officers elected include Dr E E Brown president Dr E C Newton secretary and Dr F W Sawyer treasurer. Damons instrumental orchestra provided music and many physicians plus guests attended.

Everett Medical Society Young’s Hotel E. E. Brown Everett E. C. Newton F. W. Sawyer Damon Instrumental Orchestra George E. Butterick J. S. Norton

Boiler explosion blocks street at North Brighton abattoir

An engine boiler exploded at the North Brighton abattoir while delivering freight in front of A Brackett's coal wharf. Fireman E E Harding was found stunned, with eye injuries from dust after the blast. Three carloads of wild steers attached to the engine were unharmed. The blast damaged nearby properties including Wexford street residents and John Green's yard, with a large boiler fragment and a heavy bell found on a hill. The cause is alleged to be water shortage in the boiler.

North Brighton A. Brackett E. E. Harding Day Street Roxbury Wexford Street John Green Hetrs North Beacon Street Oleo Oil Works

Reunion after 20 years unites mother and son in Maine

North Anson Maine resident Ernest O Pratt locates his mother after a 20 year separation tied to a Lowell disappearance nineteen years ago. Mrs George Wilson recalls her husband vanished in 1879 with their son Ernest and now seeks reunion with her missing family member.

Haverhill North Anson Ernest O. Pratt Lowell Mr. Pratt George Wilson Ernest Amesbury Anson

Largest City Real Estate Deal Closed At Private Terms

The sale of 400 Washington Street and 81 and 83 Hawley Street was finalized yesterday. The property, valued at 592 500 dollars, was bought by Oliver Ames, Samuel Carr and Oliver Mink as trustees of the Fred L. Ames estate. Terms remain private.

Washington Street Hawley Street Oliver Ames Samuel Carr Oliver Mink Fred L. Ames

L Road to Enter Belmont Hearing On Railway Location

Boston Elevated Railway seeks Belmont location to extend from Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge to Belmont center. No opposition presented at the hearing held by railroad commissioners. matter taken under advisement.

Boston Elevated Railway Company Belmont Prentiss Cummings Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge Adaimment

Local man charged with threatening school street money lender

Inspectors McGarr and Kelly yesterday afternoon arrested C. Edwin Holland of Revere aged % for threatening on Monday to accuse John F. Canning of larceny to extort money.

McGarr and Kelly C. Edwin Holland Revere John F. Canning School Street

Court martial adjourns in Carter embezzlement case

The court martial hearing charges of conspiracy embezzlement and conduct unbecoming an officer against Captain O M Carter adjourned until tomorrow. Testimony sought concerns the payment of drafts totaling over 2 000 000 dollars to banking firms in connection with contracts endorsed by Captain Carter.

New York O. M. Carter Carter

Royal Duel and Divorce Shocks Vienna Court

Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg Gotha seeks divorce from Princess Louise of Belgium amid a February 18 duel. The couple’s troubled marriage stems from long running love affairs that have long stirred discussion in Vienna.

Vienna Prince Philip Saxe-Coburg Gotha Louise Belgium Leopold Philip

Dreyfus Wife Remains Hopeful Amid Trial Outlook

Mme. Dreyfus says despair is absent as she notes improved outlook due to Zola's trial. She asserts Emperor William knows the truth and bears history’s responsibility, predicting he may speak in years to come.

Paris Mme. Dreyfus M. Zola France William

Tour to Washington by rail with Wagner palace cars

Special train of Wagner vestibule palace cars runs April 1 via Fitchburg railroad. Under the Pennsylvania railroad tourist system, twenty five dollars covers all expenses. Apply to D. N. Bell tourist agent 205 Washington street Boston.

Washington Fitchburg Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad D. N. Bell Washington Street Boston

Denis Cronin Death Noted by Sheridan Club

Philip H. Sheridan Club adopted resolutions on the death of late Brother Denis Cronin, honoring his service and memory.

Philip H. Sheridan Club Denis Cronin

Appeal to Supreme Court for Stay of Execution

Barnes seeks a stay from the Supreme Court with his hanging set for Friday. Attorney John L. O Neill appeared before Chief Justice Field and before the full court to seek relief. District Attorney Weir opposed intervention, saying no new evidence or haste justification exists. Preparations for the execution proceed at East Cambridge jail with a reused scaffold and a guard patrol.

Supreme Court Lorenzo W. Barnes Barnes John L. O'Neill Field O’neill Fendant Weir Middlesex County East Cambridge James E. Nolan

Along the Water Front Afloat and ashore in Boston harbor news

British consul general assists rescued crew of the ill fated Legislator as ships depart for home. The Philadelphian carries fifteen. Columbian sails for London with nine more. five wounded aboard Chelsea Hospital to be shipped. Wrecking lighter Bull moves Camilla for repairs. Ship brokers and captains change posts as cargoes and crews gather at East Boston and Charlestown. A busy harbor with dozens of vessels, pilots, and steamers arriving and leaving as repairs progress.

Dominick Colnaghi Flowergate McCollum Chelsea Marine Hospital Bull Camilla de Butts & Daggett’s Samuel J. Golding Delong & Seaman Central Street New Brunswick Charles F. Buckard Gloucester Boston Georgie Villard F. A. Rich Portland Liberty James Murdock John Leary Charley Nelson Liverpool Roman Vittoria Matanzas Cuba Johnston British Empire London Sagamore Warren Ottoman Barrowmore Etolia Avonmouth Eng Caldera Rio Janeiro Barbadoes Paul Revere Glendon Edward O'Brien Cebu Beverly Long Wharf Port Antonio Jam William H. Conant E. L. Conant D. Battersby

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement asserts that coughing stops instantly with Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and urges keeping a bottle in the home for ready relief.

Sugar Coming as Vittoria Reports Cuban Cargo

Captain Wetherill of the steamer Vittoria reports loading about 23 009 bags of sugar at Cardenas and Matanzas, arriving from Cuba yesterday and leaving Matanzas on February 28. He notes 400 000 bags expected from Matanzas province this season, while shipments from Cardenas Sagua and Havana will be small.

Wetherill Vittoria Cuba Cardenas Matanzas Sagua Havana

Lifeboat sighted aboard Armenian liner arrives

Among yesterday's arrivals was the Leyland liner Armenian under Captain McConkey from Liverpool in under nine days. McConkey reports passing a lifeboat with two masts stepped in likely abandoned by the La Champagne's third officer and volunteer crew.

McConkey Liverpool la Champagne

American Wringer Co Advertises at Franklin and Arch

The American Wringer Company advertises clothes wringers man gles and carpet sweepers from 77 and 79 Franklin street and 80 Arch street. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by telephone will receive prompt attention.

American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

Tweed's Linament Remains A Family Pain Remedy

The advertisement touts Tweed's Linament as a superior healer and pain killer made from alcohol and essential oils. It claims wide availability in druggists and positions it as a trusted family remedy.

Tweed Linament

Ivorine Washing Powder Praised by A Model

A model praises Ivorine Washing Powder for washing dishes of all kinds and calls it indispensable. The Suberb Toilet Soap cake included in every package is highlighted as a charm that makes Ivorine popular with housekeepers.

Stewart Denounces Bankruptcy Bill In Senate Debate

In the Senate on March 1 Mr Hoar urged nonconcurrence in House amendments to the bankruptcy bill. Mr Stewart condemned the measure as diabolical and aimed at starving the poor debtor. Discussions also covered the Alaskan homestead and railway right of way bill. A resolution by Mr Bacon of Georgia to place a bronze tablet in the Capitol honoring Maine disaster officers and sailors was approved.

Washington Senate Hoar House Stewart Bacon Georgia Capitol Maine

Loud bill advances in House on second class matter

The House began consideration of the Loud bill on second class matter. An amendment would allow sample copies up to 10 percent of bona fide circulation to travel at pound rates, reducing opposition. Loud cited a $40,000,000 subsidy to newspapers accessing mails at pound rates and loading costs of about 8 cents per pound. Debate continues until Thursday vote.

Washington House Loud

Cabinet Discusses Outrage Against Southern Postmasters

Washington March 1 Cabinet discussed outrages on two Republican postmasters in the South. Freeman at Ada Ga was assassinated before entering duties. Lake City S C post office abolished. Southern press denounces the incidents as the department pledges inquiry.

Washington South Lake City S. C Atla Freeman Ada

Fatal fall on marble boat at Fiske's wharf

John Doherty a 40 year old longshoreman residing near Garden Court street fell from rigging onto the deck of a vessel at Fiske's wharf yesterday at about 11 am. He suffered a compound skull fracture and died at Emergency Hospital at 2 30 pm.

John Doherty Garden Court Street Fiske’s Wharf

Personally Conducted Tour to Washington for Teachers

Teachers are invited on a specially organized April 1 train to Washington aboard Wagner Palace Cars via Fitchburg Route. The $25 rate covers Easter vacation travel with a Philadelphia stop, and is managed by the Pennsylvania R R Tourist Bureau guaranteeing first class service. J R Watson Fitchburg Boston will provide itinerary on request.

Washington Fitchburg R. R Philadelphia Pennsylvania R. R. Tourist Bureau J. R. Watson Gen's Pass Agt Boston Mass

Pond's Extract: Instant relief for violent stomach inflammation

RUH R. Woodruff of Little Rock Arkansas testifies in 1894 that Pond's Extract cured a violent stomach inflammation deemed hopeless by physicians. He details rapid relief within hours and lasting benefits from washing the stomach, noting Witch Hazel was inferior and price is higher but superior.

Pond Ruh R. Woodruff Little Rock, Ark

Also Mentioned on This Page

GEO. C. Goodwin & CO Joe Smith Free Press Washington St Columbia DR. King DR. King CO Jordan’s & White's A. A. Dana N. E. Conservatory of Music Everett’s Doctors Brighton Ernest Pratt Edward J. Ratcliffe Blackwell’s Island Penitentiary Alice Delacy Ratcliffe Hood C. I. Hood Nolan S. Lamb H. K. Stiles Annette J. Warner Frank P. Knight William Livingstone F. J. Merrill J. R. Pringle Thomas Richard %. Collins Warren Line Sachem Fenton President Roads Charlestown Bridgetown N. S Jonesport S. G. Watts Edwin Smith Splane Bros Mayflower Alexander McGregor North America Dominion Atlantic Railway Company of London Yarmouth Prince Edward Simpson Henry J. Pain Lverine J. B. Williams Co Glastonbury, Ct Williams Maine Memorial Maurice Wilson Bros Tremont Row Scollay Square Bolles Julia Bolles Charles M. Bolles Matilda M Mark . Lynch
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